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Monday, April 5, 2010

Tabletop Tuesday

Well, you probably are SO sick of me talking about my trip to Atchison, Kansas to Mary Carol Garrity's home last fall, but I had to show a few of the things she had in her "courtyard" area. Now here in my part of Kansas, we don't have Courtyards. We have back yards, and sometimes, PASTURES! Ha!

All kidding aside, she was preparing for her Mother's birthday party and had things spruced up quite a bit. I have a feeling, after seeing her home, that it looks good all the time - birthday party or not. Anyway! below is some of the vignettes I photographed. ENJOY!

A very simple basket full of gourds - with vines still attached.

Pumpkins elevated to new heights to show off their beauty!

She explained that these vases would be removed and the table would be used for a dessert buffet during the evening.

This is the front side of the beverage table. I know, it's Spring and we are all anxious to see GREEN, but I thought this 3' tall jug was SO awesome, with the dried leaves and vines in it.

These are the fluted glasses set out for the event.

Thanks for joining me as I join the Tabletop Tuesday event going on at at:

Sandi, Thanks for inviting me over...I'm so glad I came by...this is a stunning display of pumpkins/squashes. Very beautiful. That stemware is lovely as well. Thanks for entering my giveaway...Good luck!

Such beautiful garden displays. Such a good idea to elevate and display the gourds and pumpkins so beautifully. I love all the vases too. Just so pretty. Thanks so much for joining the party. This is such fun. I have a new button for the event. I hope you will stop by and copy it. Thanks. Hugs, Marty

I hadn't seen any of Mary Carol's home before and never been to Kansas either so I'm looking forward to seeing even more! Just beautiful photos. Hope you'll stop by and get in on our really useful giveaway. -- Jane F.

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I'm a small town girl, who grew to be a small town woman, and now is a small town "Meme" joined with my small town "Papa". We pretty much live our lives around our kids and grandkids, even though they live 6 hours away. We are in touch with them daily through the computer and would give everything in the world to be able to spend more time with them.

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I have collected milk glass in all forms, shapes and sizes since I was 12 years old when I got my first set of bedside lamps from Stanhome Products. I had to sell a case of "Degreaser" in order to earn them, and I wanted them SO BAD. I have had people make fun of me for years! I have over 100 pieces and use them every chance I get to decorate, serve, or just look at. Until I came upon Susan's blog at http://betweennapsontheporch.com/ I had never found anyone else who had the same connection with beautiful dishes or anything even close to my interests. I'm no longer the odd ball, I have found people I can relate to and am enjoying the blog world immensely! Thanks so much to all who might be out there who have inspired me to come out of the "closet"! Ha! Sandi